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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.68, 1,169.18 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.68, 1,169.18 and 617.88 is: 925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.68 : 1,169.18 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.68/1,169.18 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.68x = 1,169.18 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.68x = 722,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,412.94/780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.36

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